Projector slide viewer



July 27, 1948.

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PROJECTOB SLIDE VIEWER 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed April 7, 1947 Ili- Wayne 5152673955 Patented July 27, 1948 3 Claims.

This invention relates to picture projectors of the slide type, and more particularly to an attachment for the projector whereby the slide may be pre-viewed.

An object of this invention is to provide a slide viewing attachment for a picture projector which is adapted to be mounted on the projector where there is a spill of light, the attachment including a bracket or holder for a slide a light difiusing panel so that the operator will be able to determine which is the right side of the slide and which edge is the top of the slide before inserting the slide in the projector.

Another object of this invention is to provide an attachment of this kind which can be adapted to various types of projectors, and the slide holder can be readily adjusted for viewing from either a sitting or standing position.

A further object of this invention is to provide an attachment of this kind which is of simple construction so that it can be made at small cost.

With the above and other objects in view, my invention consistsin the arrangement, combination and details of construction disclosed in the drawings and specification, and then more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings,

Figure 1 is a detail side elevation of a slide preview attachment for projectors constructed according to an embodiment of this invention,

Figure 2 is a plan view of the device,

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Figure 2,

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 3,

Figure 5 is a rear elevation of the slide support removed from the device,

Figure 6 is a plan view of the light difiusing plate,

Figure 7 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 1-1 of Figure 3,

Figure 8 is a fragmentary side elevation of a modified form of supporting base.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral It designates generally a base which is of rectangular configuration in plan and is formed of opposed U-shaped members II and I2. The bights of the U-shaped members I l and I2 are substantially longer than the opposite parallel legs thereof and the free ends of the legs of the U-shaped members 12 are disposed in confronting position and are secured together by means of a pair of straps l3 and [4.

The straps l3 and 14 extend upwardly above "UNITED STATES rnrem OFFICE the base or frame ln-b eingformed with upwardly andinwardly curved fingers l5 and 1,6 respectively, which are adapted to engage over the upper rounded end ll of a conventional projector generally designated as P. The projector P normally has a spill of light at its upper end. and in order to provide for utilizing this light for previewing slides which are inserted'in the projector P, I have provided a holder, generally designated as l8, which is rockably mounted on the base frame iii, or which may be fixedt. i

The base frame 10 is formed with, a pair of upwardly extending arms 19 adjacent the forward end thereof, which have inwardly offset r' ears 2!] formed integral therewith. The holder l8 includes a plate 21 which is formed with a rectangular opening 22 and a pair of ears 23 are bent downwardly and at right angles from the plate M and are pivotally secured by means of bolts 24 to the ears 2i). i r

The holder [8 also includes a transparent panel support which is formed of one plate 25, having an opening 26 registering with the opening 22, and at least three marginal edges of the plate 25 are formed with L-shaped flanges 21 within which a light diffusing panel 28 is adapted to removably engage. By forming the L-shaped flanges 21 around three sides of the plate 25, there is formed an entrance mouth 29 through which the panel 28 may be inserted.

The lower edge of the outer plate 2| is formed with a right angle flange 30 forming a seat or ledge on which a slide S is adapted to rest. The base frame i9 is formed with a pair of oppositely disposed openings 3! in the bights of the U-shaped members II and [2 thereof, for receiving fastening means to secure the device on top of the projector P. As shown in Figur 8, the base Illa may be formed with a downwardly opening slot 32 in the bights of the U-shaped members thereof, and as here shown, the slot 32 also extends through the lower portions of the supporting arms [9a.

In the use and operation of this device, the frame Ill is inserted in a partially telescoping position over the upper end of the projector P with the inwardly extending fingers l5 and i6 engaging the upper end of the projector to limit the downward movement of the frame Ill. The slide holder or support [8 is adjusted to the desired angle so that light rays from the spill of light at the upper end of the projector P will pass through the light diffusing panel 28. The slide which is to be viewed is placed on the outer plate 2| with the lower edge of the slide resting on the supporting flange 30. The slide can then be.

viewed so as to determine the correct position of the image of the slide in order that the slide can be inserted in the projector in the right position.

This device will permit the operator of the projector to accurately determine the top and bottom edges of the slide before inserting the slide in the projector so that when the slide is inserted inthe projector the image will appear in its proper position-on the screen.

It will be 'app'arent"that the light spill need not necessarily be from the top of the projector, but may come from some other portion thereof and the attachment herein described suitably otherwise positioned. It will also be understood that the frame need not be rectangular but'may be of other suitable configuration, and" that the device may be permanently attached to the projector.

I do not mean to confine myself to the exact What L claim is: 11. slide viewing attachment for a slide pro- :rjectorihaving an upwardly directed spill of light, zcomprising J'a iframe for en'gagem'ent about the Outensideof thezprojectbrzmeans carried by said iframe-for limiting the 'downward'movement of said framaia p'air oft-upwardly extending arms fixedly carried by said-:frame, anslide holder, and

smeans pivotally securing said holder to said arms aboveothe spill ofI-light.

'2. A slide viewing attachment for a slide pro- "on said projector, a pair of upwardly directed arms fixed to said frame, a slide holder for positioning above the spill of light, dependent arms carried by said holder, and means pivotally securing said dependent arms to said first named arms WAYNE STURGESS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of --'re"co'r 'd in*the file Of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number "Name Date 1,242;6 74 Fleischer Oot.i'-9,' 191'7 1,561,910 Cheaney -No'v. 1751925 2,313,737 Sherbinin Mar. 16, 1943 FQREI'GN PATENTS -Number 2 Country '1- Date Great Britainzlhnn Aug..i10, 1937 

